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WILLIAM WERT Obituary
WILLIAM OTTERBEIN, July 1, 2011, 84, born in Arcanum, OH, recently of Greenacres, FL, formerly of Cape May Court House, Stratford and Marlton, NJ. Survived by his wife Elizabeth (nee Field) of 58 yrs. Father of Susan Melton (Jerry), William Wert (Kathleen), Katherine DeAngelis (James), Janice Haddy (Frank). Grandfather of Krista Piotrowski (Stephen), Andrew Haddy, James Wert (Amanda), Athena DeAngelis, Brian Wert. Brother of Harry Wert. Predeceased by 8 siblings.
Attended Lebanon Valley College, Rutgers University, Master of Education. Mr. Wert taught English, Spanish and French at Princeton High School, then served as Principal for Middle Township and Eastern High Schools, NJ.; World War II Air Force Veteran serving as Sergeant, Clerk typist, Hq. Base Services, Squadron 63, Air Service Group, 2 years 6 months. Bill was a master bridge player and well read on various topics. Hobbies and pastimes include listening to classical music while designing and construct-ing coutless pieces of fine furniture for friends and family and most recently building historic model ships.
A Memorial Service to honor William will be held on August 3, 2011, 7:00 P.M., St Paul's Presbyterian Church, 431 Park Ave., Laurel Springs, NJ. The family wishes to publicly thank the staff at Good Shepherd Hospice Forsythe House for the kindness and exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale FL 33823.
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for WILLIAM WERT
David Costello
June 30, 2021
I am happy to remember William Wert today, it has been almost 60 years since I have seen Bill Wert he was principal at Eastern regional high school, he was the right man to start a new high school. I wil always be thankful for his patients and understanding of a confused young student. Thank You Mr Wert
June 30, 2020
My condolences to family and friends. Mr Wert helped build the foundation for Eastern. Thank you
Chuck Ronkin Class of 1973
July 21, 2011
Mr. Wert was principal of Eastern when I was a student there. He was a wonderful man who had the respect of all the students. He really was a special person.
Debbie Thornton
1977
Lucille
July 16, 2011
I knew Mr. Wert only on a personal level, not in his professional life, as father to Kay and grandfather to my niece Athena. As I pass in my kitchen every day, his candlesticks are on the table-I am glad to have these gifts.On too many occasions Mr. Wert was my patient, enduring multiple procedures to keep on going. He really was our patient with multiple lives.At all times he was gracious and welcoming. The family truly was blessed to have him.
Ron Coleman
July 13, 2011
We have lost a great american that
exemplified honor, integrity, dignity,
and morality. A rock solid role model and a pillar of society. Mr. Wert's
initials were very appropriately: WOW
"May the lord bless you and keep you,
May the lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you,
May the lord lift up his countenance
upon you, and give you peace."
Grateful Always,
In loving memory,
Ron Coleman
EHS 1968
Linda Ponter
July 11, 2011
Mr. Wert was principal at Eastern when I began teaching there. He was the very epitome of a professional. He helped mold my career at Eastern. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dr. Harold Melleby, Jr.
July 11, 2011
On behalf of the Eastern Camden County Regional Board of Education and the school district's students and staff, I extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Bill Wert. We are extremely grateful to Mr. Wert's for his many years of dedicated service to Eastern High School. He was instrumental in the school's development as one of New Jersey's premier high schools. All of you remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Dr. Harold Melleby, Jr.
Superintendent
Lisa
July 11, 2011
Dear Aunt Sue, Uncle Jerry and The entire Wert Family,
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of your dad. He was such a special man and he is the reason I have such a wonderful job! He really went to bat for me and I will never ever forget it. I have such fond memories of Aunt Sue bringing me to her house and of watching Mr. Wert build such beautiful pieces of furniture and of playing school with Mrs. Wert, it was such a fond time in my life. You are very blessed Aunt Sue to have the parents that you have and that you had your dad for as long as you did. He is loved very much and will always be remembered.
I love you Aunt!
Love Lisa, Jeff, Ashley, Johnny and Lily!
Our deepest sympathies and paryers to you and the entire Wert Family
Brian Wert
July 7, 2011
I would not be the man I am today if it wasn’t for Pop Pop. Thank you for being the best example for 84 years! You truly made a difference in my life.
Your Little Buddy & Grandson
Brian Wert
July 7, 2011
To Mr. Wert's family, he was my husband's and mine principal at Eastern High School Class of "70". He was kind and respectful. I also saw him at a retirement dinner years ago. We are sorry for your loss.
Joe and Mary Ann Fallon
July 7, 2011
i am sorry for your loss wert family; may he rest in peace. another angel has joined god in heaven. ~ams, voorhees nj
Joy Montagnaro Eastern High School '72
July 6, 2011
So sad to hear of Mr. Werts' passig. I can still see his signature on my diploma: "William O. Wert"
Thomas Vohringer
July 6, 2011
This is what Mr. Wert said in the EHS 1972 yearbook ?"There is always much concern among young people regarding their identity and attempts to find their identity. Too frequently the search is through foolish or selfish means. There is a fear that one will lose his identity in the service of... others. And yet this is the only way one can find himself in our very complex society where we are so very dependent upon each other for our own daily existence. We hope that your experience in school will help teach you the real meaning of what John Donne attempted to Convey when he wrote No Man Is An Island." William O. Wert....Ive had two careers my adult life....14 years as a Marine, 25 as a police officer......thank you Mr. Wert....RIP
Susan Beverly
July 6, 2011
RIP Mr Wert. Susan (Liebermann) Beverly EHS class of '72
July 6, 2011
RIP MR Wert you were exactly what a new high school needed in the sixty's David Costello Class of 68 EHS
Jessie McGee
July 6, 2011
So sorry for your lost, Mr. Wert was well liked by all at EHS, Sincerely, Jessie Hannigan McGee class of "72"
Steve Maiaroto
July 6, 2011
Rest in peace Mr. Wert. I hope you realized that you really did make a difference in some of us. I'm glad you were our principal. The memories will live on in us. Steve Maiaroto, Class of "71
July 6, 2011
R.I.P. Mr. Wert, prayers to the family...
Norma (Sutton) Fullmer Eastern Class '76'
Deb Haines Palmer
July 6, 2011
My thoughts are with you all. Eastern High School 75
Thomas Vohringer
July 6, 2011
RIP Mr Wert....Tom Vohringer EHS class of '72
Kathy Knodt
July 6, 2011
Betty and family,
So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He had a rich and full life and an enduring impact on many people. I know he will be missed. He was a great friend to my dad and an inspiration to so many of us.
Kathy Knodt - Eastern '77
Amanda Bruscella
July 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Eastern High School '72
Jeanne Adair
July 6, 2011
Sorry to hear of Mr. Wert's passing.May God comfort you at this time. Sincerely, Jeanne (Sykes) Adair class of '71 EHS.
Connie & Mel Piotrowski
July 6, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gary Conard
July 6, 2011
To the extended Wert family. I am sorry for the lose of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Leatrice J. Westcott
July 6, 2011
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MR. WERT'S FAMILY FROM THE MTHS CLASS OF 1959. Also he hired me in 1966 and I retired 2001. He was also my principal & I enjoyed lunch & tour of high school in 2010 with him. He will be sadly missed!!
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